Earlier this week, we talked about the highly competitive trucking industry, and some guidelines that will…
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If you’re on the hunt for a franchise, one of the things to consider is equity. It’s something that is not usually top of mind with most franchise buyers. That’s because they’re considering…

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You start a new business funded by the savings of your family and friends. You feel a heavy weight. You work harder than you ever have to perfect your product, open your doors, manage your working…
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The Coca Cola formula and KFC recipe are two of the most valuable, closely-guarded trade secrets around. But you don’t have to be a large corporation to have highly valuable trade secrets….

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According to the latest US Bureau of Labor and Statistics research, there are approximately 28 million small businesses in the United States.  At some point, every small business needs extra…

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September 5th, 1882, was a Tuesday. That day, five local unions in New York City reserved the city’s largest park…

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The most competitive companies in your portfolios are those that have proven themselves by succeeding in international markets.  But, they often need additional working capital to expand into new…

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Questions about sales tax are among the most frequent inquiries from small business owners across the country.  In part…

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President Obama once said that entrepreneurship is the most powerful force the world has ever known for creating opportunity and lifting people out of poverty. The benefits of entrepreneurship…
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Social media marketing takes more than signing up for a free account and waiting for followers and fans to materialize. But where do you start creating content that resonates with your…
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“As a small business owner, do I need to pay sales taxes?” 

Questions about sales tax are among the most frequent inquiries from small business owners across the country.  Collecting sales…

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America’s current unemployment rate of 5.3% has not been this low since before the recession in 2008.  However, recent numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics tell a different story for youth…

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